There were two sets of formations: one for concealment and screening, and one for defense.
They were extremely valuable. Even Chen Lin, with his considerable wealth, winced at the Spirit Crystals they had cost.
Of course, their power was equally astonishing.
According to that Formation Master, even cultivators at the ninth layer of Dao Rhyme could forget about breaking through them. They could even hold off a legendary Dao Integration Realm Expert for a little while.
Although Chen Lin suspected some boasting, he acknowledged that the formations were indeed powerful. At any rate, he could not break through them himself.
Their only drawback was their tiny coverage, just two zhang across.
They could cover only half the room outside the node.
But that was precisely why they were so powerful. Expanding their range would cost more, and not just a little more.
So he would make do with them.
An area two zhang across could accommodate quite a few people, as well as a small Short-Distance Teleportation Formation. With a formation Pass Token in hand, one could teleport straight inside and use it as a refuge.
Once everything was ready, Chen Lin summoned an elderly cultivator.
After giving him detailed instructions, he opened the node and sent him inside.
Soon, the elderly cultivator emerged.
"My lord, everything inside is the same as before. I found nothing unusual."
The old man delivered his report respectfully.
"What about the painting? Is it still hanging there? Describe the figure in it to me."
What Chen Lin chiefly wanted to know about was Li Fuyao in the painting.
The old man had been instructed beforehand and had examined it carefully. Upon hearing the question, he immediately gave a detailed description.
Chen Lin nodded after listening.
According to his description, the painting had not changed